Mississippi 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 2255 — Mississippi Employment Protection Act; amend to restrict incentives for employers who use H-1B visa labor over US citizens.

Last action — Died In Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill aimed to restrict employer incentives for hiring H-1B visa workers over U.S. citizens.

The Mississippi Employment Protection Act sought to amend existing laws regarding employment incentives for businesses. It focused on limiting benefits for employers who prioritize H-1B visa labor instead of hiring U.S. citizens.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Labor;Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2255?
SB 2255 is sponsored by Michael McLendon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2255?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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